VR, AI and quantum computing among 5 key tech trends to watch: IMDA
The authorities are discussing with industry partners on how Singapore can anticipate demands for tech in these fields.
ANA cancels business class tickets mistakenly sold for a fraction of their price
It blamed a technical error in the fare quote system supplied by Amadeus, a travel technology provider, and said this has now been fixed.
G7 to actively promote reskilling of workers
The statement, adopted at the G7 labour and employement ministers’ two-day meeting, positioned the reskilling of workers at the centre of “investment in human capital.”
Medical tourists returning to South Korea: Data
The industry has seen a rebound, with the number of medical tourists reaching a cumulative 3.27 million since 2009 when the ministry began tracking the data.
Hong Kong’s jobless rate falls to 3.1% as decline continues
Total employment increased by about 3,900 to 3,654,100 while the labour force also rose by around 3,200 to 3,769,200.
Asian Development Bank operations cross $20.5 billion mark in 2022
The $20.5 billion comprised loans and guarantees, grants, equity investments, and technical assistance provided to governments and the private sector.
‘Happy HK’ campaign launched to stimulate consumption
The campaign will kick off with a Movie Day activity, where residents, with the support of the Hong Kong Theatres Association, can watch films for HK$30 (US$3.82) at any theatre…
Pakistan’s state-run firms worst in Asia: World Bank
On an annual basis, these entities together swallow more than Rs458 billion in public funds to stay afloat as their combined loans and guarantees surged to almost 10 per cent of…
Shanghai, Beijing, Zhejiang top 3 in disposable income
China's per capita disposable income stood at 10,870 yuan in the first quarter of 2023, up 5.1 per cent year-on-year in nominal terms, according to data from the National Bureau…
Netflix to invest $2.5 billion in Korean content
The $2.5 billion investment plan is double the amount the company has invested in Korea since it first entered the Korean market in 2016.